Coming on the heels of allegations over University of Hawaii procurement processes, the State Senate appears poised to pass a bill taking all construction and construction consultant services out of the hands of UH, and into the jurisdiction of the
Hawaii Construction Law
A law blog on all aspects of Construction Law, including design, defects, surety, and arbitration
The Hawaii Construction Law blog, published by Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert, focuses on legal issues related to construction projects in Hawaii. It covers topics such as contractor licensing requirements and processes, liability of general contractors for subcontractors' unpaid wages, bid protests and procurement regulations, construction contract disputes including delays and suspensions, insurance coverage related to construction risks, and recent legislative developments affecting the construction industry. The blog also addresses practical guidance for contractors navigating state regulations and court decisions impacting construction law in Hawaii.
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UHERO Construction Forecast: Construction Picking Up
By Anna Oshiro
UHERO's construction industry forecast is decidedly rosy, finally getting past the "green shoots" analysis we have seen for the last few years and showing real growth. Some highlights from UHERO's public summary:1. Residential construction is expected to pick up this…
30 Anchor Bolts Holding New Bay Bridge Construction Together Have Snapped
By Anna Oshiro
S.F. Chronicle imageThe S.F. Chronicle reports that at least 30 of the giant bolts that hold together the new, $6.4 billion eastern span of the Bay Bridge have snapped. The Chronicle reports Caltrans is considering replacing all 288 bolts…
Owner-Builder License Exemption Part of the Legislation for 2013 Session
By Anna Oshiro
Oral Argument on Licensing Case
By Anna Oshiro
On Thursday we watched oral argument at the Supreme Court on the licensing issue being pursued by petitioner District Council 50. Michael Lilly argued on behalf of petitioners, and deputy attorney general Rodney Tam argued on behalf of the State. …
Upcoming Oral Argument on Licensing Question at the Supreme Court
By Anna Oshiro
On Thursday, January 17, 2013 starting at 11:00 a.m., the Hawaii Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in District Council 50, of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades v. Lopez, No. SCWC-28762. In that case, the court is…
Honolulu High Rise Boom on the Horizon — Construction Defect Litigation Ahead
By Anna Oshiro
Civil Beat has a new article out this morning about the multiple high rise condominiums planned for the Kakaako area, and what that means not only for the construction industry but for lawyers working in construction defect litigation as well. …
Friend of the Court Brief For the GCA
By Anna Oshiro
Today we filed an amicus curiae or friend of the court brief on behalf of the General Contractors Association, in another Okada Trucking related case. At issue in the case is whether a C-5 renovation license allows a contractor to remove and…
Supreme Court Accepts Cert. Petition re: Scope of C-5 Renovation License
By Anna Oshiro
The Supreme Court has accepted a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the District Council of 50 Intern Union of Painters and Allied Trades, asking that the Supreme Court overturn a decision issued by the Intermediate Court of…
New South Carolina Decision Declares Unconstitutional And Partially Invalidates Legislation Crafted to Correct South Carolina’s Version of Hawaii’s “Group Builders” Decision
By Anna Oshiro
We have previously discussed Hawaii's Group Builders decision; one that has had major implications in the construction industry because of its decreed limitations on the scope of coverage afforded by a standard commercial general liability insurance policy, and holding that…